How much should I charge for homestay?
This is a common question. You can decide by comparing profiles from other Lingoo members offering the same or similar service. Remember to look at every aspect of the offer when comparing prices.
You should also consider the cost, for example, of activities such as day trips. To illustrate, if you are planning a day trip to a major city with a child, remember to include the cost of travel, entry fees to attractions, food and any pocket money for gifts. These costs can mount easily. In the case of pocket money, this can be suggested to parents of the child beforehand while discussing the details of the stay.
Remember also that 15% of what you charge, as indicated in your profile, is paid to Lingoo in the form of a deposit to secure a booking. This percentage is calculated on accommodation, and language lessons included automatically for Teachers’ stays. This reservation fee is retained by Lingoo. You can find out more about the booking voucher by clicking here.
To help you set your prices we have included an automatic calculator in the Prices questionnaire, which is part of your registration.